Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: LUKE 1:1-4; 4:14-21

“Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”
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Jesus applied the text, which he read, to himself. The Jews believed that scripture was the word of God. It was the revealed word of God and not secret. These particular words were revealed by Prophet Isaiah. These were not the words of the past (without having any relevance for the present). God’s words are eternal and they have their message for everyone at anytime of history. Word of God was fulfilled and is fulfilled and will be fulfilled.

These words were fulfilled in Jesus’ entry into public ministry. They were fulfilled in his activities of the kingdom of God. His activities were preaching liberty to the captives; giving sight to the blind; healing to the sick; and all the blessings. Jesus fulfilled the word of God in his life and in his ministry. Every disciple should try to be so.

நற்செய்தி வாசகம்: லூக்கா 1:1-4@ 4:14-21

‘நீங்கள் கேட்ட இந்த மறைநூல் வாக்கு இன்று நிறைவேறிற்று”
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மறைநூல் வாக்கு இயேசுவின் வாழ்விலும் பணியிலும் நிறைவேறியது. இயேசுவும் இறைவார்த்தையை தனதாக்கிக் கொண்டார். இறைவார்த்தையை இயேசு தனது வாழ்வுக்கும் பணிக்கும் பொருத்திக் (பொருத்தமாக்கி) கொண்டார். ஆகவேதான் இறைவார்த்தையானது நிலையானது. அது எல்லாருக்கும் எப்போதும் எங்கும் பொருந்தும், பொருந்த வேண்டும்

GOSPEL READING: MARK 3: 20-21

“He is out of his mind.”
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No one was prevented from meeting Jesus or listening to him. The crowd flocked to him. He welcomed them and answered each one according to his need. He was ready to forgo his meal. Those who were engaged in the works of God can easily bear with any inconveniences. They will not miss an opportunity of doing good.

The prophets were called mad people (2 Ki. 9:11). Since Jesus was doing the work of the kingdom and some of the people thought that he was a prophet and so like the prophets of old he was also mad in his dealings. In the context it could also mean that because he was not having his regular meal he would faint and his health would be in danger.

நற்செய்தி வாசகம்: மாற்கு 3:20-21

அவர் மதிமயங்கி இருக்கிறார்.
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இயேசு ஒரு இறைவாக்கினர் என்று எல்லாரும் நம்பி வந்தார்கள். இறைவாக்கினர்களை மதிமயங்கியவர்கள் என்று கருதினார்கள் (இந்தப் பைத்தியக்காரன் உன்னிடம் வந்தது ஏன்?” 2 அர 9:11). இயேசு உணவு உண்ணாது பணிசெய்து கொண்டிருப்பதால் மயங்கிவிடுவார் என்றும் கருதியிருக்கலாம்.